Operation Manual

FXC110 Fluxgate Compass

This sensor is a key device of the autopilot. In fact, it is based on the electronic compass bearing

that the autopilot keeps the vessel on the planned course, applying any needed correction,

bringing you to the expected destination. An improper installation of this device will negatively

affect the performance of the whole navigation system.

The FXC110 Fluxgate Compass can be used with wood, fiberglass, and aluminum vessels. We

suggest that you use the FGX60 Pick-Up Coils Compass for all the iron or steel vessels provided

with a planar magnetic compass, externally gimbaled, correctly functioning and compensated. It

should be placed horizontally, with the arrow aligned parallel to the bow. See the compass

installation guide for details.

As it is a magnetic compass, the first care will be the choice of location. It differs from the other

electronic devices because it should be placed far from iron masses, magnetic fields, and any

device originating magnetic noises. The minimum distance to be taken from this possible

interference is proportional to the intensity of noise and should be found at any time by way of

experiment (e.g. by using a magnetic compass).

The FXC110 Fluxgate Compass should be connected to the Course Computer using the supplied

standard cable, TB4 COMPASS connector.

FXC110

SCP110

TB4TB1

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